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Gender Inequality

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Social Co-existence of Marginalized Individuals in Societies

Considering the intersection of divergent social vectors or elements such as race, gender,

socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation is essential. These aspects influence the streamlined

nature of social co-existence since it influences individuals’ behaviors and attitudes. In this view,

focusing on gender inequality, social discrimination due to intersectionality, and diversity of

sexual orientation enables appreciation of how they influence the life experience of marginalized

communities.

Reflection

Diversity in sexual orientation is a vital topic since it elucidates it and enabled me to

understand how individuals with alternative sexual orientations experience life differently

(Rothenberg, 2001, p 69). Compulsory heterosexuality is a biased concept that most individuals

in a society accept as the default norm (Rich, 1980, p 361). In this view, individuals with

alternative sexual orientations have challenging life experiences when trying to fit into society. I

can apply these concepts in real life by eschewing the traditional view of sexuality and fostering

acceptance of alternative sexual orientations. This application will enhance my interpersonal

interactions with all individuals in society. For instance, it will allow me to enhance positive

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interactions with coworkers from the LGBTQ community without any relationship

discrepancies.

Gender inequality also affects the life experiences of individuals in society,

predominantly women. The skewed perception of gender roles and social constructs of gender

accounts for multiple gender inequalities (Lorber, 1994, p 1). Insights from this source have

enabled me to learn that gender has other definitions that deviate from the western societies that

foster legitimate gendering, which defines gender using procreative differences (Lorber, 1994, p

3; Hondagneu-Sotelo, Pierrette, and Ernestine Avila, 1997, p 551)—integrating these insights

into my personal life through rethinking and revising my definition of gender roles without

leveraging male and female differences. For instance, it can allow me to limit unwanted gender-

based discrimination of colleagues when looking for collaborators for a project.

The intersectionality of divergent sexual elements accounts for more challenging life

experiences of a marginalized population. Social discrimination leveraging race is a common

plague accounting for the numerous policies to mitigate its influences. Collective, Combahee

River (1997) alludes that social discrimination significantly impacted African American women

who the society required to act lady-like to avoid objectification and discrimination from white

people (p. 211). Furthermore, Truth (n.d.) adds that African American women did not benefit

from the social accommodations that their white counterparts received, which made them

question their gender. These insights have improved my competencies concerning the

intersectionality of race and gender and how they impact the quality of life of women. I can

apply these competencies in life by advocating for the appreciation of marginalized populations,

especially African American women from low-socioeconomic impact. This action is relevant

since it will improve the quality of life of individuals impacted by the intersectionality of three

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1 Name Course Instructions Date Social Co-existence of Marginalized Individuals in Societies Considering the intersection of divergent social vectors or elements such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation is essential. These aspects influence the streamlined nature of social co-existence since it influences individuals’ behaviors and attitudes. In this view, focusing on gender inequality, social discrimination due to intersectionality, and diversity of sexual orientation enables appreciation of how they influence the life experience of marginalized communities. Reflection Diversity in sexual orientation is a vital topic since it elucidates it and enabled me to understand how individuals with alternative sexual orientations experience life differently (Rothenberg, 2001, p 69). Compulsory heterosexuality is a biased concept that most individuals in a society accept as the default norm (Rich, 1980, p 361). In this view, individuals with alternative sexual orientations have challenging life experiences when trying to fit into society. I can apply these concepts in real life by eschewing the traditional view of sexuality and fostering acceptance of alternative ...
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